Charles James Lyall

British Arabist (1845–1920)
Person human Q724076
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Charles James Lyall

Summary

Charles James Lyall is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on March 9, 1845[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on September 1, 1920[5]. He worked as a civil servant[6], translator[7], orientalist[8], and singer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Charles James Lyall was born in London[2].
  • Charles James Lyall passed away in London[4].
  • Charles James Lyall was born on March 9, 1845[3].
  • Charles James Lyall died on September 1, 1920[5].
  • Charles James Lyall's father was Charles Lyall[11].
  • Charles James Lyall's mother was Harriet Matheson[12].
  • Charles James Lyall was married to Florence Lyall Fraser[13].
  • A child of Charles James Lyall was Cecil Lyall[14].
  • Charles James Lyall held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Charles James Lyall worked as a civil servant[6].
  • Charles James Lyall worked as a translator[7].
  • Charles James Lyall's professions included orientalist[8].
  • Charles James Lyall's professions included singer[9].
  • Charles James Lyall was employed by Indian Civil Service[16].
  • Charles James Lyall was educated at Balliol College[17].
  • Charles James Lyall's education included a stint at King's College School[18].
  • Charles James Lyall was educated at King's College London[19].
  • Charles James Lyall received the Fellow of the British Academy[20].
  • Charles James Lyall was a member of British Academy[21].
  • Charles James Lyall is recorded as male[22].
  • Charles James Lyall's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Charles James Lyall's Commons category is recorded as Charles James Lyall[24].
  • Charles James Lyall's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[25].
  • Charles James Lyall's given name is recorded as Charles[26].
  • Charles James Lyall's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles James Lyall's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on March 9, 1845[3]. His father was Charles Lyall[11]. His mother was Harriet Matheson[12].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[17], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; King's College School[18], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1829[34]; and King's College London[19], a public research university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1829[37], headquartered in London[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil servant[6], translator[7], orientalist[8], and singer[9]. Among Charles James Lyall's employers was Indian Civil Service[16].

Recognition

Charles James Lyall received the Fellow of the British Academy[20].

Personal Life

Charles James Lyall was married to Florence Lyall Fraser[13]. A child of him was Cecil Lyall[14].

Death and Burial

Charles James Lyall died on September 1, 1920[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Charles James Lyall ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Charles James Lyall born?

Charles James Lyall's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Charles James Lyall die?

Charles James Lyall passed away in London[4].

Who were Charles James Lyall's parents?

Charles James Lyall's father was Charles Lyall[11]. Charles James Lyall's mother was Harriet Matheson[12].

Who was Charles James Lyall married to?

Charles James Lyall's spouses include Florence Lyall Fraser[13].

What did Charles James Lyall do for work?

Charles James Lyall worked as civil servant[6], translator[7], orientalist[8], and singer[9].

Where did Charles James Lyall go to school?

Charles James Lyall was educated at Balliol College[17], King's College School[18], and King's College London[19].

What awards did Charles James Lyall receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Victorian Vocalists. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Lyall, Charles James. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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